Description
A delicious and refreshing dish featuring marinated chicken, creamy avocado, and flavorful rice, perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in honey, lime juice/zest, olive oil, garlic, and spices.
- Cook chicken until golden and done; rest and slice.
- Cook rice with water or broth, lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
- Toss avocados with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- Stack rice, avocado, and chicken on a plate or in a bowl.
- Garnish with toppings and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Feel free to add other toppings like diced tomatoes or cheese.
- This dish can be served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg